Gameplay Programming Lead, Epic Games

$172.7-278.7k

Salary applicable to CA & WA only & may differ for further locations

C++

Unreal Engine

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

More information about location

Interactive entertainment company

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Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Be an early applicant

$172.7-278.7k

Salary applicable to CA & WA only & may differ for further locations

C++

Unreal Engine

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Experience as a leader in an programming role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Knowledge of Verse and Unreal Editor for Fortnite is a plus

What the job involves

We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead Gameplay Programmer, you will be in a leadership role on a small and focused team, playing a critical role in driving current and future projects
You will be responsible for driving core gameplay features and supporting collaborative development between programmers, designers, and artists. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery
Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and player experience
Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective programming team
Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project’s production and development
Write robust, maintainable code

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. And its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5.7 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic's brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in its field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled the company to push the limits of its software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 also saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5B. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.